1991 Peugeot 405 LX from UK and Ireland - Comments

9th Dec 2002, 13:32

"A good all rounder, but my engine is underpowered"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Carburettor had to replace with new one

brake pipes due to corrison

ignition amplifier on the distributor common fault on some of the 405 models

cold starting problems, but when warmed OK

gearbox is sometimes notchy whn changing gear.

General comments?

Good car decent build quality

great handling

good anti rust protection.


26th Dec 2002, 15:15

Is your auto choke working properly?? if it doesn't run at around 1500 rpm when cold then replace the wax pellet which is water heated in a pipe that is screwed to the carburettor housing, it costs £50 and cures all cold starting problems...

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